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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,095.61 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,095.61 and 291.66 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,095.61 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,095.61 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,095.61 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 319,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,545.61/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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